Kern County Fire assisting with fast-moving Maria fire

Posted: Nov 1, 2019 / 08:09 AM PDT / Updated: Nov 1, 2019 / 08:09 AM PDT

Courtesy: Ventura County Fire PIO

Kern County Fire is now assisting with the Maria fire, sending 27 firefighters to the fast-moving blaze.

The Maria fire started just before 6 p.m. Thursday night in Ventura County.

Just before 4 a.m. Ventura County Fire tweeted the fire has grown over 8,000 acres.

#MariaFire; Has grown to 8,060 acres. The winds have subsided a bit and the cold temperatures have reduced the fires ability to aggressively run down hill. Ground and air resources are strategically attacking the perimeter. pic.twitter.com/LWRjZDxsZW
— VCFD PIO (@VCFD_PIO) November 1, 2019